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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,563.82, 423,066.15 and 170,606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,563.82, 423,066.15 and 170,606.94 is: 235,442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,563.82 : 423,066.15 = 170,606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,563.82/423,066.15 = 170,606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,563.82x = 423,066.15 × 170,606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,563.82x = 72,178,021,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178,021,269.08/306,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,442.07

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